Geocoding — entry 014 of 80

Cartes.io

Verified Jul 2026

Cartes.io is an open-source platform for creating and sharing custom maps with markers, letting anyone plot points, GeoJSON shapes, and metadata without running their own server. Reading public maps and markers needs no signup — write access is optional and controlled per map, either open to anyone or gated behind a token issued when the map or marker is created. The API returns JSON by default and GeoJSON on request, and the project ships official Python and NPM packages alongside its hosted instance at cartes.io.

mapsmarkersopen-sourcecrowdsourced
AuthenticationNone requiredCall it straight away — no key, no signup.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreeNo paid tier — free for the documented use case.
FormatsJSON, GeoJSONResponses can be requested as JSON or GeoJSON.

GreatAPIs Score

Score94out of 100
Authentication25/25No authentication required
Pricing20/20Free to use
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats15/15Supports 2 response formats
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months

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Scored 94 on greatapis.com
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  1. No key needed — call it now.
Stored keyNo key stored

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